Our Past, May 7, 2009

Published
12:00 am CDT, Thursday, May 7, 2009

The village of Kampsville was a definite tourist destination during the 20th century. This postcard, dated 1909, contained views of the community's hotels, the government locks and its churches. The Kampsville Archeological Museum attracts visitors as well. Vintage postcard from the collection of Leo M. Springman.If you have old photographs in good condition of interest to Our Past readers, please e-mail them to ourpast@s24532.p831.sites.pressdns.com or send them to Our Past, The Telegraph, P.O. Box 278, Alton, IL 62002. Include information about the photo, the year it was taken and identify individuals if possible. Please avoid vertical photos. Photos will be returned.